Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 419 · 40 questions

Writer's tip (Like / as … as, or IS): Simile: uses “like” or “as … as” (as cold as ice, ran like the wind). Metaphor: says one thing IS or WAS another, with no like or as (the moon was a silver plate). Neither: an ordinary sentence that compares nothing (we ate rice for dinner).

1. 1.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as an ox” (a) tiny (b) strong (c) weak
2. 2.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
3. 3.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The pillow was as soft as a cloud.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
5. 5.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a rock” (a) hard (b) soft (c) fluffy
6. 6.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (c) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.
7. 7.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The water was as clear as glass.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
8. 8.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
9. 9.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The runner was as quick as lightning. (b) Dad is a walking dictionary. (c) The baby slept in the afternoon.
10. 10.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
11. 11.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) The busy market was a beehive. (c) The old bread was as hard as a rock.
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
13. 13.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The tired dog snored like a tractor.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
14. 14.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The night was as dark as ink.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
15. 15.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.
16. 16.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “His heart was a drum during the race.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
17. 17.Which sentence is a simile? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (c) The night was as dark as ink.
18. 18.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) The kitten’s fur felt like silk.
19. 19.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little sister is as busy as a bee.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
20. 20.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.
21. 21.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (c) Her smile was as bright as the sun.
22. 22.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) flat (b) round (c) tall
23. 23.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The road was as straight as a ruler. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) My little brother is a chatterbox.
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The traffic jam was a long metal snake.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
25. 25.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (b) The playground was an oven in May. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
26. 26.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) white (b) black (c) noisy
27. 27.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) sour (b) bitter (c) sweet
28. 28.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The feather was as light as air.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
29. 29.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) hot (b) loud (c) cold
30. 30.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
31. 31.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) Her smile was as bright as the sun.
32. 32.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The feather was as light as air.
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The fog was a grey curtain over the town.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
34. 34.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The old bread was as hard as a rock.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
35. 35.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) loud (b) slow (c) fast
36. 36.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) The new shoes shone like stars.
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
38. 38.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) slow (b) soft (c) brave
39. 39.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The new shoes shone like stars.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
40. 40.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) silly (b) wise (c) foolish

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